Category: economy
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Media Monitor: AI Leaders Call for Slowdown in LLM Development
MIT Technology Review reports top AI CEOs, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman, are advocating for a slowdown in large language model development due to safety concerns and past incidents.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomyGeneral PoliticsLegal Dario AmodeiAnthropicLarge Language ModelsAI DevelopmentSam AltmanHugging FaceCyberattackMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Social Security Administration Alerts Californians to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed, and points users to online services instead of in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Media Monitor: Rolls-Royce Highlights U.S. Production of AE Engines
Breaking Defense is reporting that Rolls-Royce builds and tests every AE engine in the United States, citing lower costs, high readiness and more than 92 million flight hours.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMilitaryUSAEconomyTrade Rolls-RoyceAE enginesBreaking DefenseU.S. militaryunmanned aircraftmilitary transport aircraftBreaking Defence
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Census Bureau to Release New Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Data Tuesday
Census Bureau will present new U.S. statistics on household median income, the official poverty estimate and health insurance coverage trends Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET, alongside other September data releases.
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsReal EstateSocial Issues U.S. Census Bureaupovertyhealth insurance coveragehousehold median incomecannabis excise taxeconomic indicatorshousing starts
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Fairfax County Opens 2026 Business Pulse Survey to Local Businesses
Fairfax County invites business owners, startups and non-profits to complete its 5-minute 2026 Business Pulse Survey by October 2 to help shape county economic programs and policies.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState Governments Fairfax County2026 Business Pulse SurveyDepartment of Economic Initiativessmall businessentrepreneurseconomic policysurvey
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Census Bureau to Announce 2025 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics on Sept. 15
Census Bureau schedules Sept. 15 online news conference on 2025 income, poverty and health insurance coverage, alongside new foreign-born, economic survey, business trends and business formation data.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborReal EstateSocial Issues U.S. Census BureauIncome Poverty and Health Insurance CoverageCurrent Population SurveyAnnual Integrated Economic SurveyBusiness Trends and Outlook SurveyBusiness Formation StatisticsForeign-Born Population
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Newsom Demands Answers From Energy Secretary Wright Over Iran War Fuel Price Spikes
Governor Newsom presses Energy Secretary Chris Wright to disclose what advice he gave Trump before the Iran war, as fuel costs top $100 billion for American households.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyEconomyFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyMilitaryMiddle EastUSA Gavin NewsomChris WrightIran warStrait of Hormuzgas pricesDepartment of EnergyDonald TrumpCalifornia Governors Office
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Whitmer Announces First Neighborhood Roads Fund Payments Under $2B Road Deal
Michigan local agencies receive first Neighborhood Roads Fund payments as part of a nearly $2 billion annual road funding plan, with new money for bridges, transit and rail.
Politics and GovernmentUSATransportationState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEnergy Gretchen WhitmerNeighborhood Roads FundMichiganroad fundinginfrastructurepublic transitLansingOffice of Michigan Governor
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Census Bureau to Release 2025 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Data
Census Bureau will hold an online news conference Sept. 15 to announce three reports on national income, poverty and health insurance coverage, with a question-and-answer session to follow.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesMedia U.S. Census BureauIncome in the United States: 2025Poverty in the United States: 2025Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2025Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic SupplementSupplemental Poverty MeasureHealth Insurance Coverage
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Nebraska Revenue Department Lists City Boundary Changes Affecting Local Sales Tax
Nebraska cities from Omaha to Scottsbluff have adopted ordinances and plat changes altering municipal boundaries, with new sales and use tax effective dates running through January 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyLegal Nebraska Department of RevenueMunicipal Boundary ChangesCity Sales and Use TaxOrdinanceLincolnOmahaState Aid to Municipalities
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Flexport to Unveil 2026 Fall Technology Release in Live Broadcast
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen will host a live broadcast on September 29, 2026, announcing new AI and technology products aimed at helping businesses move faster with less.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMediaEconomyTradeComputers and InternetArtificial Intelligence FlexportRyan Petersen2026 Fall Technology ReleaseAIglobal logisticslive broadcasttechnology products
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Says Trump Tax Law Could Fund California Local News Tax Credits
The L.A. Times reports a Trump-era corporate deduction change could free up California funds for $43 million in tax credits for local newsrooms, with Gov. Gavin Newsom weighing AB 2222.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyDigital and Print PublishingLegal Los Angeles TimesGeorge SkeltonGavin NewsomAB 2222Californialocal news tax creditsDonald TrumpL.A. Times Politics
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Social Security Administration Alerts New York Customers to Changed Office Status
SSA tells New York customers the operational status of their local office, card center or hearing office has changed, and points them to online services for benefits, records and account tasks.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationNew YorkSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Flags Iran Oil Chokepoint Moves and AI Labs' Coordinated Slowdown Call
Newsweek's newsletter reports Saudi Arabia says a key oil pipeline is offline after drone attacks from Iraq, while OpenAI, Anthropic and Elon Musk push to slow frontier AI development.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessWhite HouseArtificial IntelligenceElectionEnergyMiddle EastEconomy NewsweekSaudi ArabiaStrait of HormuzHouthisYemenAnthropicOpenAIDario AmodeiSam AltmanElon MuskDonald Trumpdiesel prices
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Congress.gov Releases Most-Viewed Bills List for Week of September 13, 2026
The Library of Congress has published its weekly Congress.gov list of most-viewed bills, topped by the SAFE Drugs Act of 2025 and the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentCongressLegalEconomy Library of CongressCongress.govMost-Viewed BillsSAFE Drugs Act of 2025Protect College Sports Act of 2026Digital Asset Market Clarity ActNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026U.S. Library of Congress
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Whitmer Leads Michigan Investment Mission to South Korea
Governor Whitmer and Team Michigan head to South Korea to court investment in shipbuilding, semiconductors, robotics, drones and future mobility, building on a 2024 mission.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSASouth KoreaState GovernmentsEconomyTradeMilitaryEmployment and Labor Gretchen WhitmerMichigan Economic Development CorporationForeign Direct InvestmentAdvanced ManufacturingSemiconductorsShipbuildingOffice of Michigan Governor
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Social Security Administration Alerts Oklahomans to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Oklahoma has changed, and points customers to online services for benefits, applications and account tasks.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationOklahomaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Oklahomans to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Oklahoma has changed, and points people to online services for statements, claims and account changes.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationOklahomaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Heritage Foundation Marks One Year Since Charlie Kirk's Assassination, Celebrates Smithsonian Secretary's Resignation
Heritage Foundation newsletter honors Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of his assassination, claims victory in Smithsonian secretary's resignation, and touts the August jobs report.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaUSAConservative PartyFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborMilitaryEducation The Heritage FoundationCharlie KirkLonnie G. Bunch IIISmithsonian InstitutionKevin Robertsjobs reportSeptember 11 attacks
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Lexus Partners With HYROX to Enter Fitness Racing Space
Lexus is entering the fitness racing space through a new partnership with HYROX, the world's largest fitness racing series, citing shared commitments to performance, community and storytelling.
BusinessSportHealthUSAEconomySocial Issues LexusHYROXfitness racingpartnershiphealth and wellnessPlano, Texasautomotive
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Pentagon Invests $450 Million in Elmet Group to Secure Domestic Tungsten Supply
The Department of War announced a $450 million preferred equity investment in The Elmet Group to expand domestic tungsten processing and reduce reliance on Chinese-dominated supply chains.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeMilitaryEmployment and Labor Department of WarThe Elmet Grouptungstendefense industrial basesupply chainEconomic Defense UnitMike CadenazziU.S. Department of War
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Previews Emmy Awards, NFL Week 2, Delaware Primary and Possible Fed Rate Hike
USA TODAY's Daily Briefing looks ahead to the Emmys, Monday Night Football, Delaware's primary, a possible Federal Reserve rate hike and fall TV premieres, plus news on Trump's mail-in voting order.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportBusinessUSAElectionEconomyFederal GovernmentFilm and TVLegal USA TODAYEmmy AwardsNFLDelaware primaryFederal ReserveDonald TrumpUS OpenUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Social Security Administration Alerts Missouri Residents to Change in Local Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Missouri has changed, and points users to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationMissouriSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefits
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Social Security Administration Alerts Ohio Residents to Changed Office Status
SSA says operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Ohio has changed, and points recipients to online services for benefits, records and account management.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationOhioSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Texans to Changed Office Status, Promotes Online Services
SSA notifies recipients that the operational status of their local Texas Social Security office, card center or hearing office has changed, and urges them to check online before visiting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationTexasSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Wisconsin Offices of Operational Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Wisconsin has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationWisconsinSocial Security officemy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Roundup Touches on AI, Ukraine, Wages and Health Care
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board weighs in on AI development, Trump's approach to Ukraine, universal basic income, ObamaCare trust busting and real wages in its latest Morning Editorial Report.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseEconomyArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceLegal Wall Street JournalEditorial BoardUkraineDonald TrumpFederal ReserveObamaCareWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Overseas Visitor Arrivals Up 20,100 in July 2026, Led by Australia
New Zealand welcomed 256,600 overseas visitors in July 2026, up 20,100 on the year before, with a record 134,900 arrivals from Australia for a July month.
BusinessNew ZealandEconomyTransportationMedia Stats NZInternational travelOverseas visitor arrivalsAustraliaChinaJuly 2026Statistics New Zealand
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Media Monitor: White House Touts $5,000 "Trump Dividend," 9/11 Anniversary Events and Response to Canada
The White House is reporting a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" for every American adult, 9/11 25th anniversary commemorations, Obamacare refunds and a response to Canadian trade retaliation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthUSACanadaWhite HouseRepublican PartyEconomyTradeMilitary Donald TrumpTrump DividendSeptember 11 attacksCanada trade retaliationveterans benefitsObamacare refundsThe White House
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Recounts 9/11 Rescue, AI Data Center Politics, Ukraine Drones and Nepal Flood Questions
Newsweek marks 25 years since a 9/11 rescue photo, reports GOP support for AI data centers, Ukraine's drone boom and scrutiny of China over Nepal floods.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessWorldUSAUkraineNepalChinaArtificial IntelligenceEconomyMilitaryDisastersEnvironmentMedia NewsweekSeptember 11 attacksRamon SuarezAI data centersDonald TrumpUkraine drone industryNepal floods